Cross-Functional Teams Are Not Easy to Manage Because Power Is

question 59

Multiple Choice

Cross-functional teams are not easy to manage because power is shifted due to the need for different expertise in different areas. What does this situation create?

• A) counterproductive work behaviors
• B) virtual teams
• C) leadership ambiguity
• D) lack of diversity
• E) citizenship behaviors

Understand the equity model and its components in organizational behavior.

Recognize how cultural differences can impact the expectancy model's assumptions.

Identify examples of communication and ethic competencies in the workplace.

Understand Herzberg's motivator-hygiene model and its focus on job satisfaction.

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Definitions:

Difficult Goals

Goals that are challenging and require significant effort and resources to achieve, often leading to higher levels of motivation and performance.

Greatest Effort

The highest level of effort or dedication that an individual or group can provide towards completing a task or achieving a goal.

Team- and Group-Based Incentive System

A compensation system where rewards are based on the performance of a team or group, rather than the individual performance alone.

Gainsharing

A performance-based compensation strategy that shares the financial benefits of improved productivity, cost savings, or quality enhancements with employees.